Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free walks: Great walks from train stations…
Leave the car at home, pull on your walking boots and hop on the train to discover some of the best walks in the Peak District & Derbyshire that can…
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8 campsites with scenic views in the Peak…
Toasted marshmallows, peace and quiet, and picturesque views all around - nothing beats a camping adventure.
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Traffic-free cycle trails in the Peak District…
Perfect for all ages and abilities, these traffic-free cycling routes offer easy and relatively flat-level cycling.
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Great days out by bus in the Peak District &…
Your next adventure is just a bus ride away! Check out these great visitor attractions you can explore by bus...
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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Hoe Grange Holidays
4 award winning log cabins set on a working farm with stunning views of the White Peak countryside. Unwind in the hot tub or log-fired sauna. Dogs…
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Cow Close Farm by Wild & Other
Restful, eco-friendly holiday cottages in a picturesque Derbyshire village, set in 20 acres of beautiful countryside.
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Bretton Cottage
A top quality award winning luxury B&B. An impressive former 17th Century Farmhouse situated within the tranquil hamlet of Bretton.
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Hartington Hills
Hartington Hills, formerly Upper Hurst Farm, is a premium touring and camping site with a variety of glamping and holiday accommodation in the heart…
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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10% off if you travel without a car
Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay
Green & Sustainable Trails
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Rowsley Circular Walk
Starting and ending at the trentbarton Sixes bus stop in the village of Rowsley, this is a beautiful walk that takes in some of the best countryside…
New Mills Rail Ale Trail
A walk from New Mills Central Station to New Mills New town Station, via the town's public houses, sampling fine beers and food along the way.
Corbar Cross walk from Buxton Station
Discover the beauty of Corbar Woods on this short circular walk. If you do this walk in April or May, you will be greeted by an abundance of…
Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Day trip from Sheffield: Explore Matlock Bath,…
Discover some of Derbyshire's most popular towns and villages by bus.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Day out from Buxton – explore the High Peak by bus
Buxton is a great base to start exploring the High Peak and the High Peak 61 service offers a brilliant car free day out from the town.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley
Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.
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